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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Afternoon Break

The break started an hour ago and lasted for 30 minutes. The air of the catering area was filled with the smell of tasty foods, catered by Nosh, that included the salads and other finger foods like spring rolls, samosas, pizza etc. The afternoon refreshments also included different juices, soft drinks and water. The whole area was crowded with people of both genders and the dining extended into the male section because of its wide variety. Following the refreshments, people resorted to networking with each other as well as performing their religious duties in the hall corresponding to the catering area. The seating capacity was limited because of which not all audience could be accommodated. After this, all the spectators headed towards the Effat Hall to continue attending the symposium.

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This year’s Learning and Technology Symposium will examine social media from a variety of perspectives, with featured speakers ranging from socially conscious Saudi youth to academic experts in the field.
In addition to the presentations and discussions, the Symposium aims to
promote social media practices in schools and universities. National and international education and technology experts will join forces to:
(1) develop a holistic educational program on social media aimed at high school students;
(2) produce an academically-oriented case study on the use of social media during the Jeddah flood and;
(3) initiate a research project that investigates the use of social media by educators in Saudi Arabia. It is thus hoped that this year’s symposium will make a lasting impact on the academic community and contribute to the advancement of social media as an instrument of positive change.